How To Fix REBDOA013 - &1 (or superordinate object) already exists in &2 (&3)

REBDOA013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBDOA - Messages for Object Relationships

• Message number: 013

• Message text: &1 (or superordinate object) already exists in &2 (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REBDOA013 - &1 (or superordinate object) already exists in &2 (&3) ?

  The SAP error message REBDOA013 indicates that a specific object (like a document, record, or entry) you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system. The message format typically looks like this: "REBDOA013 &1 (or superordinate object) already exists in &2 (&3)", where &1 represents the object in question, &2 indicates the context or area where the object exists, and &3 may provide additional details such as the object type or ID.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is an attempt to create a duplicate entry in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual entry errors where the same object is being created multiple times.
  Data import processes that attempt to insert records that already exist.
  Issues with data synchronization between different systems or modules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Entries: 
  
  Use transaction codes or reports relevant to the object type to search for